APOLLO Plus PORTABLE DIMMER SERIES

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1 APOLLO Plus PORTABLE DIMMER SERIES USER S MANUAL

2 Any reproduction by means or whole of this user manual in any way, is prohibited without the consent of ELECTRON S.A. ELECTRON S.A. reserves the right to change or alter any information contained in this manual without prior notice. 2

3 Overview The APOLLO Plus dimmer produced by ELECTRON is a heavy duty dimmer manufactured to meet the highest user requirements. The housing of the dimmer is made of aluminium with 3mm thickness, resistible to every strain and crash that could occur during transportation or installation. The robust handle on the right side of the device allows easy transportation and mounting on truss. The device can also be mounted on wall or rack. In addition, the device allows for both horizontal and vertical operation. Therefore, the Apollo Plus series is suitable for every operational condition. All control sliders and dimmer outputs are located at the front side of Apollo Plus to allow easy access and operation. These do not extend from the aluminum cover, for further protection. The lighting control becomes a pleasant experience when using the Apollo Plus series, since the user can use 24 Scenes, 24 Chasers (12 programmable), the operation Loop of 60 steps, and 8 programmable Remote Commands. The user can further set the operation of the sliders and make other adjustments as well. The more than 250 different models of Apollo Plus dimmers available, satisfy all user requirements regarding the output type, the number of channels per output, the sliders, the total power and the type of power supply. The user can, therefore, select the right dimmer for any purpose. ELECTRON S.A. would like to thank you for choosing the Apollo Plus dimmer and assures you that this is an amazing tool for every kind of application. We believe that using the Apollo Plus dimmer will be very exciting for you. For safe and correct operation, please read the instruction manual very carefully, before using this dimmer. ELECTRON S.Α. 3

4 Contents: Precautions and Operation Notes Introduction Page 4 Before Installation Page 4 Installation Page 4 After Installation and Power Supply Connection Page 4 Installation Manual Introduction Page 5 Horizontal and Vertical Operation Page 5 Truss Mounting Page 5 Rack Mounting Page 6 Wall Mounting Page 6 Electrical Connection Introduction Page 7 Operating Voltage Page 7 Maximum Power Consumption Page 7 Star type Power Supply for Devices with Screw Terminals Page 8 Star type Power Supply for Devices with CEE-17 Socket Page 8 Delta type Power Supply for Devices with Harting Socket Page 8 Delta type Power Supply for Devices with Screw Terminals Page 9 Load Connection Introduction Page 10 Load types Page 10 Power Supply Sockets and Output Plug types Page 10 Distribution of the three phase Power Supply Page 12 Dimming Control Introduction Page 13 Analogue Control Page 13 Digital Control Page 14 Start Address for DMX-512 Page 14 On Board Control Panel Page 15 Operation Description of Apollo Plus Introduction Page 16 Getting started- Self Diagnostic Tests Page 16 Supply Voltage Control Page 17 Operating Temperature Control, Power Management Page 17 Operating Menu of the Apollo Plus Dimmers Moving through the Menus Page 18 List of all menu commands Page 20 Digital Input DMX Introduction Page 24 Connection and Termination of DMX-512 Signal Page 21 DMX Start Code Page 21 Full DMX Check Page 22 Leaking DMX-512 Signal Operation Page 23 Scenes Introduction Page 24 Scene Programming Page 24 Scene Activation Page 25 User Chaser Introduction Page 27 User Chaser Programming Page 27 Inserting a New Step Page 29 Deleting a Step Page 29 User Chaser Activation Page 30 Solo User Chaser Page 31 Loop Introduction Page 32 Loop Programming Page 32 Loop Activation Page 33 Factory Chasers Introduction Page 33 Factory Chaser Speed Adjustment Page 34 Factory Chaser Activation Page 34 Solo Factory Chaser Page 36 Tables of the12 Factory Chasers Default Settings Page 37 Channel Adjustment Introduction Page 39 Channel Settings Page 39 Slider Assignments Introduction Page 40 Slider Programming Page 40 Function Keys Introduction Page 42 Function Key Programming Page 42 Remote Assignments Introduction Page 43 Remote Assignment Programming Page 44 Remote DMX Commands Introduction Page 46 Assigning the DMX Channels Page 46 Law Selection Introduction Page 47 Waveform Selection Page 47 Fluorescent Lamp Operation Page 48 Preheat Levels Introduction Page 48 Preheat Level Setting Page 48 Upper Levels Introduction Page 49 Upper Level Setting Page 49 Soft Turn On Time Introduction Page 50 Soft Turn On Time Setting Page 50 Foreground Programming Introduction Page 51 Selection of the Way of Programming Page 51 On Line Saving Introduction Page 52 On Line Saving Option Selection Page 52 Canceling of Self Diagnostic Tests Page 53 Password Entry Option Page 53 Clear Memory Option Clear memory Resetting the dimmer Page 54 Temperature Indication Page 55 Technical Specification Page 56 4

5 Precautions and Operation Notes Introduction Please read this instruction manual very carefully. In case that something is not clear enough in this manual, please contact your local supplier. Before Installation Make sure that the supply cable is connected to a mains switch and the appropriate circuit breaker, depending on the total dimmer load. Check that the mains switch of the electrical distribution board is set at the OFF-Position. Installation In case you have any doubt about the wiring connections or the operating instructions of this device, please contact your supplier or a qualified person. This is a Class-I dimmer and should be grounded (earth wire). No matter where the dimmer is located, make sure that all the air cooling openings and especially the handle are free to let the air flow inside the device. The rear side of the dimmer should also be free to let the cooling air flow freely. All dimmers have integrated thermostats to activate the cooling fan in the rear side. Do not supply this dimmer with only one phase. The device is designed to operate under three phase power supply. The area where the dimmer is located should never get wet. The whole installation area should not have high ambient humidity. Do not operate this dimmer in areas where the ambient temperature exceeds 35 C. In case of truss mounting, make sure that the dimmer has a safety fune. ΕLECTRON S.A. is not responsible for any accident or damage caused by incorrect installation or improper use of the equipment. After Installation and Power Supply Connection Make sure that the dimmer is installed and connected properly. Turn-on the power. Do not use wet clothes to clean the dimmer during operation. To avoid danger, do not put flammable material near the dimmer. Do not use water to clean the dimmer. Do not try to open the dimmer box. There is danger of electric- shock. Do not try to repair the dimmer yourself by opening the dimmer box, because there is danger of electric- shock, and also because there are no extra parts or material that you can replace. The service should always be performed by an authorized person.

6 Installation Manual Introduction Before using this dimmer for the first time, make sure that this is correctly installed and connected by a specialist. Attention: The dimmer should be placed in a dry location, with low levels of humidity and ambient temperature below 35 C. Once these conditions are met, the Apollo Plus dimmer can be installed. Horizontal and Vertical Operation The Apollo Plus dimmer is suitable for horizontal operation, standing on the four little rubber feet underneath its base. The dimmer can also be placed vertically, with the handle at the upper (left) side of the dimmer, e.g. when the user wants to place the dimmer on the floor. For this reason, the dimmer is supplied with four extra rubber feet stored at the rear side. These should be moved to the left side so that the dimmer can be vertically placed: With an appropriate screwdriver, unscrew the four rubber feet from the rear side of the dimmer. Screw the rubber feet into the four screw positions at the left side of the dimmer (the mounting should be orthogonal). You can leave the dimmer permanently in vertical position, if you intend to remove it often. Attention: The holding screws of the rubber feet are DIN 4mm thick and 15mm long. In case you accidentally loose these, DO NOT use similar screws longer than 20mm. Truss Mounting On the handle of every Apollo Plus dimmer, there is a screw hole appropriate for DIN 8mm screws. Once you fix the right hook clamp to this screw, you can place the dimmer on a truss. Attention: Do not forget to use a safety fune for binding the dimmer by the handle on the truss, so as to avoid accidental fall in case of loosen hook. Hook Clamp for Truss mounting Attention: The maximum depth for the hook clamp fixing screws is 20mm. If you try to fix the clamp of the handle by using a screw longer than 20mm, there is danger of destroying the handle. 6

7 Rack Mounting Rack mounting Accessories All Apollo Plus dimmers can be mounted on a standard 19 -Rack with the use of a set of rack mounting accessories. The ordering code for this set is: 300.ACC.003 Unscrew from the rear side of the dimmer the four nickel plated DIN 6mm screws which hold the two metal rack mounting accessories at the left and right side of the device. Screw the metal holdings on the front left and front right side of the dimmer box, by using the screws provided to you. Use the four 6mm nickel plated screws to place the dimmer on the rack. In case you had previously placed the dimmer vertically, remove the four rubber feet from the left side of the dimmer, and screw them on the rear side to free the space for the rack mounting accessories. Attention: Do not ever use screws longer than the ones provided to you (4x10mm) for placing the metal holdings at the front sides of the dimmer. Wall Mounting The Apollo Plus dimmer can also be wall mounted, by using the set of wall fixing accessories available. The ordering code for this set is: 300.ACC.013 Notice that the models with male CEE-17 supply plug cannot be fixed on the wall, because of the large size of the female socket CEE-17 (Wall fixing is possible only when the space left behind the dimmer is enough). Wall mounting Make four holes on the wall so that they build the edges of an orthogonal 409 mm wide and mm high. Place the screws through the two metal holdings on the wall as shown in the picture on the left. Be careful not to confuse the left with the right holding. Screw the four brass (6mm thick) fittings to the screw holes on the left and right side of the dimmer (two on each side). In case you had previously placed the dimmer vertically, remove the four rubber feet from the left side of the dimmer and screw them on the rear side. Slide the dimmer to the metal holdings. Screw the safety pins to the holdings. The Apollo Plus models 350C, 363C, 625C and 7XXX are not suitable for wall mounting. 7

8 Electrical Connection Introduction The electrical supply connection should always be realized by a specialist. Attention: The voltage supply cable of the dimmer must ALWAYS have a mains switch and the appropriate circuit breaker (depending on the dimmer total power). The operating voltages and maximum power consumptions of the Apollo Plus dimmers are listed below. Operating Voltage Star type circuit connection: Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 2 * Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 3 * Operating voltage: 400 / 230 V ~ 3 / N / PE / 50 Hz Delta type circuit connection: Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 5 * Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 6 * Operating voltage: 230 V ~ 3 / PE / 50 Hz Note: The asterisk (*) stands for any valid digit or letter of the Apollo Plus serial numbers. Maximum Power Consumption A dimmer has maximum power consumption when all channels are driven under maximum load. Models: Apollo Plus * - * * * * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W (4.610 W / phase) ( 20 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus * - * * * * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W (7.370 W / phase) ( 32 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus * - G B S * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W (6.910 W / phase) ( 30 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus C - C E E * * * * * Apollo Plus C - C E E * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W ( W / phase) ( 50 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus C - C E E * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W ( W / phase) ( 63 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus * - * * * * * * * * Max. Power Consumption: W (9.215 W / phase) ( 40 A / phase) Models: Apollo Plus * - * * * * * * * * 8

9 Max. Power Consumption: W ( W / phase) ( 63 A / phase) Note: The asterisk (*) stands for any valid digit or letter of the Apollo Plus serial numbers. Star type Power Supply for Devices with Screw Terminals L1 L2 L3 N Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 2 * Remove the security cover of the device with an appropriate screwdriver. Loosen the screw cap of the plastic cable gland so that the supply cable passes through. Connect the 5 power supply wires to the dimmer terminals as indicated in the connection scheme on the left. Beware that the cable cross section must be appropriate to hold the maximum power consumption of the dimmer. Bring the security cover towards the rear side of the dimmer and screw the plastic cable gland so as to hold the supply cable. Put the security cover back and fix the screws using the appropriate screwdriver. Attention: The cable gland should embrace the external cable insulation and not the five wires. Star type Power Supply for Devices with CEE-17 Socket N L3 L2 L1 Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 3 * Connect the 5 power supply wires to the female CEE-17 socket which is included in the carton box of the dimmer. The connection should be done according to the diagram on the socket (see left scheme). Beware that the cable cross section should be appropriate to hold the maximum power consumption of the dimmer. Connect the female socket with the cable to the male CEE-17 plug at the rear side of the dimmer. Please make sure that you have mounted them correctly. The scheme on the left indicates the connections of each terminal on the male plug CEE-17, at the rear side of the dimmer. Delta type Power Supply for Devices with Harting Socket L3N L2N L1N L3 L2 L1 Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 5 * Plug to the male Harting mounted at the rear side of the dimmer the socket (not supplied with the dimmer). Connect the three phase supply and the earth (230 V~ 3 / PE / 50 Hz) as indicated in the connection scheme on the left. Beware that the cable cross section must be appropriate to hold the maximum power consumption of the dimmer. Also, check that all seven wires (2 for each phase and one for the ground) are supplied correctly from the electrical distribution board. 9

10 The Apollo Plus models 350C, 363C, 625C and 7XXX are not available with this socket. Delta type Power Supply for Devices with Screw Terminals L1 L1N L2 L2N L3 L3N Models: Apollo Plus * * * * - * * * * * * 6 * Remove the security cover of the device with an appropriate screwdriver. Loosen the screw cap of the plastic cable gland so that the supply cable passes through. Connect the 7 supply wires to the dimmer terminals as indicated in the connection scheme on the left. Beware that the cable cross section must be appropriate to hold the maximum power consumption of the dimmer and also that all seven wires (2 for each phase and ground) are supplied correctly from the electrical distribution board. Bring the security cover towards the rear side of the dimmer and screw the plastic cable gland to fix the supply cable. Put the security cover back and fix the screws using the appropriate screwdriver. Attention: The cable gland should embrace the external cable insulation and not the seven wires. The Apollo Plus models 625C and 7XXX are not available with terminal block power supply. 10

11 Load Connection Introduction Apollo Plus dimmers are supported with different types of sockets and power plugs placed at the front side of the device, for easy load connection and disconnection. The number of power outputs per channel varies from one to four, depending on the type of the socket. The load connections should always be realized by a specialist. Attention: Each load should be connected to the dimmer separately. More particularly, the phase, the neutral and the ground of each load should be connected to the dimmer s socket. Do not use common neutral wire that ends to the distribution board. All Apollo Plus dimmers have 10A, 16A or 25A, 50A or 63A fuse or circuit breaker on every output channel depending on the model, to protect the channels from short circuit or overload. The model C dimmers are available with Miniature Circuit Breakers. The model S dimmers are available with heavy duty fuse holders of 10Α (for 5x20mm fuses) and 16Α (for 6,3x32mm fuses) depending on the dimmer. Attention: For correct output channel protection, you should always use fuses of 10A/250V ~ 5mmX20mm or 16A/250V ~ 6,3mmX32mm, slow (time lag), with high breaking capacity. Load Types The load types that can be connected to the APOLLO Plus series are: Resistive and Inductive loads. Incandescent lamps. Iron core transformers to supply low voltage lamps (e.g. halogen). Fluorescent lamps. Power Supply Sockets and Output Plug types The Apollo Plus dimmers are supplied with many different types of supply sockets and output plugs. All the available types of plugs, sockets and electrical connections are listed below. The schematics show the front side of the available dimmers. Single and double Schuko sockets. N L N L L N Models: APOLLO Plus 6**C - SCH **1** Single Schuko socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - SCH **2** Double Schuko socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - SCH **1** Single Schuko socket. L N Socket CEE-17 (3x16A or 3x32A or 3x63A). Models: APOLLO Plus 3**C - CEE **1** Single CEE socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - CEE **1** Single CEE socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - CEE **2** Double CEE socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - CEE **1** Single CEE socket.. 11

12 N L Socket GB 15A. Models: APOLLO Plus 6**C - GBS **1** Single GB socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - GBS **2** Double GB socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - GBS **1** Single GB socket. Single and double French Type socket. N L N L L N Models: APOLLO Plus 6**C - FRS **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - FRS **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - FRS **1** Single socket. L N Danish socket. Models: APOLLO Plus 610C - DNS **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - DNS **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 710S - DNS **1** Single socket. Swiss socket. Models: APOLLO Plus 610C - SWS **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - SWS **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 710S - SWS **1** Single socket. N L Socket IEC - Type. Models: APOLLO Plus 7**C - IEC **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - IEC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - IEC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - IEC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - IEC **3** Triple socket. L N ST18/3 Wieland socket. Models: APOLLO Plus 7**C - WLD **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - WLD **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - WLD **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - WLD **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - WLD **3** Triple socket. APOLLO Plus 6** C - WLD **3** Triple socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - WLD **3** Triple socket. APOLLO Plus 616S - WLD **4** Quad socket. Power Con socket. Models: APOLLO Plus 7**C - POC **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - POC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - POC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - POC **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**S - POC **3** Triple socket. 12

13 19 PIN SOCAPEX socket. CH 2 CH CH 3 CH CH 4 CH 5 Models: APOLLO Plus 7**C - SCP **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - SCP **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - SCP **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - SCP **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 616S - SCP **4** Quad socket. PIN DESCRIPTION CHAN. 1 CHAN. 2 CHAN. 3 CHAN. 4 CHAN. 5 CHAN. 6 CHASSIS LIVE NEUTRAL GROUND Pin description of channels 7 12 for models 7***. PIN DESCRIPTION LIVE NEUTRAL GROUND CHAN. 7 CHAN. 8 CHAN. 9 CHAN. 10 CHAN. 11 CHAN. 12 CHASSIS PIN HARTING socket Models: APOLLO Plus 7**C - HRT **1** Single socket. APOLLO Plus 610S - HRT **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 6**C - HRT **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 7**S - HRT **2** Double socket. APOLLO Plus 616S - HRT **4** Quad socket GROUND LIVE NEUTRAL GROUND PIN DESCRIPTION CHAN. 1 CHAN. 2 CHAN. 3 CHAN. 4 CHAN. 5 CHAN GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND Pin description of channels 7 12 for models 7***. PIN DESCRIPTION LIVE NEUTRAL GROUND CHAN. 7 CHAN. 8 CHAN. 9 CHAN. 10 CHAN. 11 CHAN GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND Note: Pins 7, 8, 15 and 16 are not used. Distribution of the three phase Power Supply Regardless of the socket type or power plug, the distribution of the three phase power supply in all Apollo Plus dimmers is as follows: Phase 1: Channels 1, 2 and 7, 8. Phase 2: Channels 3, 4 and 9, 10. Phase 3: Channels 5, 6 and 11,

14 Dimming Control Introduction The Apollo Plus series consists of intelligent dimming units which provide many features. The control of the output level of each dimmer channel can take place in several ways, and with combinations of programmed operations. The user should be very familiar with all dimmer control options and their activation, in order to take advantage of all operating features. For this reason, the description of the Apollo Plus series in this manual is divided in chapters, starting with the simple standard features and ending with the advanced ones, so that everything is clear to the user. This chapter presents the simplest ways of adjusting the dimmer. These include the analogue input signal of 0-10V for each channel, the serial digital control signal DMX-512, and the use of the build-in slider placed at the front side of the dimmer (such sliders are available only in the C series). The channel level can be adjusted in all three ways at the same time. The final channel output level is the highest control level, deriving either from the analogue or the digital input or from the level of the build-in slider. Analogue Control At the front side of every Apollo Plus dimmer, there is a male D-sub 9 pin plug (D-sub 15 pin for Apollo Plus models 7***) which is used to control the dimmer by an analogue control desk (0/+10V). The same dimmer plug provides 20 VDC to supply a compact control desk (e.g. Control Desk Ε1115-6Μ of ELECTRON). The schemes on the left show the pin-distribution of a D-sub 9 and a D-sub 15 pin interface. The electrical connection of these interfaces is as follows: Pin 1: Analogue Input 1 Pin 1: Analogue Input 1 Pin 2: Analogue Input 2 Pin 2: Analogue Input 2 Pin 3: Analogue Input 3 Pin 3: Analogue Input 3 Pin 4: Analogue Input 4 Pin 4: Analogue Input 4 Pin 5: Analogue Input 5 Pin 5: Analogue Input 5 Pin 6: Analogue Input 6 Pin 6: Analogue Input 6 Pin 7: Not used Pin 7: Analogue Input 7 Pin 8: +20 VDC (Max.: 50 ma) Pin 8: Analogue Input 8 Pin 9: 0 V (Common) Pin 9: Analogue Input 9 Pin 10: Analogue Input 10 Pin 11: Analogue Input 11 Pin 12: Analogue Input 12 Pin 13: Not used Pin 14: +20 VDC (Max.: 50 ma) Pin 15: 0 V (Common) Apollo Plus models with GB15A socket (APOLLO Plus **** - GBS *****) use female DIN Locking 8 pin interface. The scheme on the left shows the pin distribution of a DIN Locking 8 pin interface. The electrical connection of this interface is as follows: Pin 1: Analogue Input 1 Pin 2: Analogue Input 2 Pin 3: Analogue Input 3 Pin 4: Analogue Input 4 Pin 5: Analogue Input 5 Pin 6: Analogue Input 6 Pin 7: +20VDC (Max.: 50 ma) Pin 8: 0 V (Common) 14

15 Digital Control For digital control, the Apollo Plus dimmer uses a DMX-512 protocol (1990). This DMX-512 control signal is supplied to the dimmer from a male 5-pole XLR plug and goes out from a female socket of similar type to supply the next unit. Both socket and plug are placed at the front side of the dimmer. The output DMX-512 signal is amplified by an integrated amplifier (repeater) in the APOLLO Plus dimmer, allowing the user to connect an endless number of dimmers to the same control signal, without signal loss. The scheme on the left shows the pin distribution of a 5-pole male XLR input plug with pin numbering. The electrical connection of this plug is listed below: Pin 1: Common (0V) Pin 2: Negative signal (data -) Pin 3: Positive signal (data +) Pin 4: Not used Pin 5: Not used The scheme on the left shows the pin distribution of a 5-pole female XLR input socket with pin numbering. The electrical connection of this plug is listed below: Pin 1: Common (0V) Pin 2: Negative signal (data -) Pin 3: Positive signal (data +) Pin 4: Not used Pin 5: Not used Start Address for DMX 512 Indication of incorrect or missing DMX Signal All Apollo Plus Dimmers have the default DMX start address 001. To modify the default start address, please follow the instructions below: Note: This chapter briefly describes how to select the DMX start address. The complete description of this is included in the chapter Digital Input DMX. Once the dimmer supply is turned-on, the dimmer performs diagnostic tests. The display then indicates the condition of the DMX input signal. There are two possible signal conditions ( d FLd or d 001 ), as shown in the left schemes. Indication of DMX start address 001 Indication Program Set Indication Start Address 001 Regardless of the indication displayed, please do the following: Press the MENU button as many times as necessary until the Program Set ( PS ) is displayed. Press the ENTER button once. Press the MENU button four times. The display should then indicate 001 as Start Address ( s.a.001 ). Press the buttons + and - to select the start address. The digits on the display are blinking to indicate that the address is changing. By pressing one of these buttons continuously, the digits change faster. 15

16 Indication of DMX start address 139 Indication of DMX start address 139 with serial signal termination Press the ENTER button to save the selected start address. The digits on the display stop blinking indicating the new start address. Keep pressed the MENU button, until the selected start address is displayed. For example, if you choose 139 to be the new start address, then the dimmer display is similar to the picture on the left. Set the switch DMX TERMINATION in the desired position depending on whether you want the serial DMX signal to be terminated (switch at ON position), or not terminated but continued to another dimmer (switch at OFF position). In case you select DMX TERMINATION ON, then the point (.) appears after the last address digit, indicating your choice. Now the dimmer is set up for DMX Signal operation in the selected start address. On Board Control Panel The Dimmer adjustment can also be realized from the on-board control panel (this is available in some models of Apollo Plus). This panel contains 6 channel sliders (12 for the 7**C models) and 1 master slider for the dimmer stand-alone operation. By using this panel, there is no need for an external control desk. In this case, set the dimming level of the 6 channel sliders and the master level control that you want. Note: The sliders control the output dimmer level, if not programmed to perform another operation (the programming of the slider operation of APOLLO Plus Dimmers is described in a following chapter). 16

17 Operation Description of Apollo Plus Introduction Besides of the lighting control, the APOLLO Plus dimmers also provide other more advanced functions that can be programmed at the beginning or during operation. These advanced functions include the self diagnostic tests at the beginning of the dimmer s operation, the continuous monitoring of the supply voltage and the operating temperature during the dimmer s operation, as well as the power unit management depending on the operating temperature. Getting started- Self Diagnostic Tests When the user turns the power of an Apollo Plus dimmer on, then the integrated microcontroller performs some self diagnostic control tests. The results of the tests automatically determine the way the dimmer operates next, in order to best serve the user needs for lighting control, and at the same time to protect the circuits in case of an error. The user can monitor the reports of all diagnostic results on the dimmer display. Indication of display microcontroller check Indication that the display has no errors (test 1 pass) 1) Display microcontroller check. The first diagnostic test regards the display microcontroller. The code number of this test is 1. The number of the test appears on the left side of the display, as shown in the left picture. The user is informed that the diagnostic test was completed without errors with the display indication shown in the left picture. In case an error has occurred, the dimmer automatically deactivates the four display buttons. This takes place in order to protect the dimmer operation and to prevent the user from giving a wrong command from the four buttons while there is no appropriate display notification. In this case, the user can still operate all dimmer inputs based on the programming that took place before the error occurred. This can be done until the device is repaired. Indication of Power section microcontroller check 2) Power section microcontroller check. The second diagnostic test regards the microcontroller of the power section. The code number of this test is 2. The number of the test appears on the left side of the display, as shown in the left picture. The user is informed that the diagnostic test was completed without errors with the display indication shown in the left picture. Indication that the power has no errors (test 2 pass) Malfunction of the power section microcontroller In case of any malfunction, the dimmer automatically deactivates all operating modes, and displays the indication of an error, as shown in the left picture. The user must then immediately disconnect the dimmer supply and have the device repaired. 17

18 3) Memory Check Memory check indication The third diagnostic test regards the dimmer memory. The code number of this test is 3. The number of the test appears on the left side of the display, as shown in the left picture. The dimmer memory is used to save all operating information and settings specified by the user. Indication that the memory has no errors (test 3 pass) Memory section error Indication of new DMX start address selection Indication of incorrect DMX start address The user is informed that the diagnostic test was completed without errors with the display indication shown in the left picture. In case of any malfunction, the dimmer automatically deactivates all operating modes and displays the indication shown in the left picture. In this case, the dimmer does not have a DMX start address (because of memory error), and, therefore, cannot operate properly. For this reason and after a fourth test is completed, the following procedure takes place: A message appears on the display asking you to select a new DMX address, as indicated in the left picture. The digits are flashing. The user should then enter the new start address using the buttons - and +. Finally, to confirm the selection of the new DMX start address, the user should press the ENTER button. If you press the button ENTER without selecting a new address, then the default DMX start address 001 is set. Once the above procedure takes place, you can operate the dimmer. The dimmer is controlled from all inputs, but no user settings are saved in memory. It is recommended that the user does not operate the dimmer without settings and that he/she should have it repaired as soon as possible. Please notice that if you do not select a new DMX start address within 15 seconds, the dimmer automatically deactivates the DMX input and shows the indication of an incorrect DMX start address, as shown in the left picture. Indication of Cooling fan check 4) Cooling Fan check The fourth and last diagnostic test concerns the cooling fan of the dimmer. The code number of this test is 4. The number of the test appears on the left side of the display, as shown in the left picture. The user is informed that the diagnostic test was completed without errors with the display indication shown in the left picture. Indication that the fan is working properly (test 4 pass) Indication of an error of the integrated cooling fan In case of any malfunction, the dimmer automatically deactivates all operating modes, and displays the indication shown in the left picture. The cooling fan is deactivated to protect the dimmer s driver circuit. It is recommended that the user should have the dimmer repaired as soon as possible. 18

19 Supply Voltage Control Indication of leaking supply power (power failure) Indication of Power-Down situation The monitoring of the level of the supply voltage together with the monitoring of the operating temperature of the dimmer (described in the next section), are two of the most sophisticated features of the APOLLO Plus series. The monitoring of the level of the supply voltage which takes place 250 times per second is useful for protecting not only the dimmer circuits but also the connected loads. A short description of this control method is presented below. If the supply voltage drops under 150 V~ (in all three phases), the dimmer stops operating, it eliminates all output signals and informs the user about the leaking supply voltage with the indication shown in the left picture. The dimmer remains in this condition until the voltage level rises over 170 V~, where the dimmer operation is normal. In case of further decrease of the supply voltage below 120 V~, the dimmer shuts down all internal circuits and microcontrollers, except the ones that control the display. The user is informed about this Power Down situation with the display indication shown in the left picture. When the voltage level is less than 100 V~, the display is turned off and the dimmer is about to shutdown because of the low voltage supply. In case that the supply voltage is not cut off, then the dimmer remains in this condition until the supply voltage rises again above 170 V~. At this voltage level, the dimmer automatically returns in the normal operating mode. Indication of high supply voltage In case that the supply voltage rises over 250 V~, the dimmer again stops operating by setting all outputs to zero, and informs the user about the high supply voltage with the indication shown in the left picture. The dimmer enters the normal operating mode when the supply voltage falls below 240 V~. Operating Temperature Control, Power Management The control of the operating temperature is divided in two functional parts. The first part regards the speed variation of the cooling fan depending on the temperature of the power circuits. This speed control is useful in order to achieve the appropriate cooling of the power circuits of the dimmer with the minimum noise of the ventilator. Under normal operating conditions the ventilator operates at the maximum speed for a limited time period. The second part regards the control of the output power in case of overheating caused by problematic operation of the ventilator. For this reason the Apollo Plus dimmers monitor continuously the operating temperature and in case of overheating the dimmers automatically decrease their average total output power. The more the temperature increases, the more the level of the output power decreases. Eventually, because of the very low levels of output power, the temperature stops rising. This procedure prevents the thermal damage of the dimmer circuits. It is obvious that in such a case, the user cannot get the maximum dimmer power to the outputs. 19

20 Operating Menus of the Apollo Plus Dimmers Moving through the Menus This chapter presents the different ways of moving through the command menu of the APOLLO Plus dimmers. This presentation will help the user to understand easier the following chapters that analytically describe the dimmer commands. At the front side of the dimmer there are four buttons which help the user to apply all commands and program the dimmer operation. The MENU button is the main button that helps you to move within the different menus. The command or setting you are programming is always indicated on the dimmer s display. The dimmer commands and settings are found in 3 different menus: Basic menu: For selecting the Chasers, the lighting scenes, the loop operation and the output level of each channel. Programming menu: For programming all dimmer operating modes. Settings menu: For selecting special settings for some operating modes and activating or deactivating some other operations of the dimmer. By pressing the MENU button (when the DMX start address is displayed) you enter the first command of the basic menu, and every time you press this button you move to the following command. The complete list of the dimmer commands and settings and their order within the different menus is presented in the flow chart on the following page. Notice that when you press the MENU button you are always in the basic menu. If you want to exit the basic menu, then: Press the MENU button for approximately 1 sec (the display shows the DMX start address). To enter the programming menu: By using the MENU button, go to the command Program Set and press the ENTER button. In case you have activated the password entry option, you are asked to enter your password. If you deselect the above option, then you can immediately enter the programming menu. If you activate the password option and you enter a wrong password, then the dimmer denies entry to the programming menu and returns to the basic menu. You can also move within this menu by using the MENU button. If you want to return to the basic menu, then: Press the MENU button for approximately 1 sec until the display indicates the first basic menu command. To enter the settings menu, then: By using the MENU button, go to the command Settings and press the ENTER button. You can also move within this menu by using the MENU button. If you want to return to the programming menu, then: Press the MENU button for approximately 1 sec until the display indicates the first programming menu command. In all cases, you can exit each menu by pressing the MENU button until the DMX start address is displayed.! If you are in the last menu (Settings menu), then press the MENU button for approximately 3 seconds. Notice that in case that the MENU or ENTER buttons are not pressed within approximately 15 seconds, then the dimmer automatically exits the menus. 20

21 LIST OF ALL MENU COMMANDS Note: The S models of Apollo Plus dimmers do not provide the Programming Menu command Slider Assignment, because they don t have sliders (on-board panel). 21

22 Digital Input DMX Introduction As indicated in the Chapter Dimmer Adjustment, the APOLLO Plus series are supported with digital input DMX-512 (1990). The dimmer with DMX-512 digital input allows the user to select individual channels from amongst the 512 contained on the DMX-512 signal. To select channels individually, the user should use the command Dmx Start Address in the Programming Menu. The selection procedure is described in detail in the chapter Dimmer Adjustment / Start Address for DMX-512. Connection and Termination of DMX-512 Signal The DMX-512 signal that usually derives from a lighting console is connected to the dimmer plug DMX IN. In case that many dimmers are used, the plug DMX OUT of the first dimmer should be connected to the plug DMX IN of the second dimmer and so on. The total number of dimmers in a multi dimmer application could be infinite, as every Apollo Plus dimmer has its own DMX-512 signal repeater. In case that one or more dimmers in a multi dimmer application are out of order, then the input circuit of those defective dimmers is automatically disconnected from the serial signal to avoid unnecessary power loss. For proper DMX-512 signal operation, every serial connection should be terminated. For this reason, at the front side of the Apollo Plus dimmer there is a DMX TERM switch that activates the termination circuit. The termination circuit should be activated (switch ON ) in the following cases: 1. When using a single Apollo Plus dimmer. 2. When the dimmer is the last to receive DMX-512 signal in a multi dimmer application and its output DMX OUT is not used. Attention: When the signal termination circuit is activated (switch at the ON position), then the dimmer output DMX OUT is deactivated. Attention: Do not forget to activate the signal termination circuit when the dimmer operates in one of the above cases. DMX Start Code (Start Address) The DMX-512 protocol also contains the Start Code. This is a number from 0 to 255, which is added to the serial signal from the signal processing device (usually a lighting console) and is used by the signal detecting device (in this case the dimmer) for accepting or denying the 512 signal information. The user can program the Start Code he/she wants, so that the Apollo Plus dimmers are compatible to every serial DMX-512 signal source. Every Apollo Plus dimmer is by default programmed to operate with serial DMX-512 signals that have Start Code 0 or 1. 22

23 Start Code indication To change the DMX Start Code: Go to the settings menu command Dmx Start Code. The display should show the default figures, as presented in the left picture (unless you have changed the start code). Use the buttons - and + to select the desired number. While you make changes, the 3 digits on the right side of the display are flashing, indicating that a change is being made. Press the ENTER button once. The digits stop flashing, indicating that a new Start Code has been selected. Press the MENU button until the display shows the Dmx Start Address, in order to exit all menus. Note: Once you press the ENTER button, press the MENU button once, instead of constantly, to select the next menu command. Indication of incorrect or missing DMX Signal Attention: Do not ever change the Start Code unless you know the Start Code of the source (usually a lighting console). The dimmers are programmed by default to operate with all lighting consoles available in the market. In case the Start Code is wrong, the dimmer does not accept the information of the connected serial signal and displays the indication that the DMX signal is either missing or incorrect, as shown in the left picture. Full Dmx Check One of the most common problems in a big multi dimmer application, because of the large number of connector plugs and the huge serial cable length, is the DMX-512 signal loss. To avoid this problem, the Apollo Plus dimmers are supported with sophisticated software called Full Dmx Check to control the DMX-512 signal. This also eliminates unexpected problems, such as the random flashing of loads etc. The Full Dmx Check option is activated by default, but the user can deactivate it at any time. To deactivate the Full Dmx Check: Indication of activating the Full Dmx Check Indication of deactivating the Full Dmx Check Go to the settings menu command Full Dmx Check. The display should indicate the default figures (unless you have made changes), as shown in the left picture. Press the button -. The display indication ON turns to OFF, as shown in the left picture, indicating that the option Full Dmx Check is deactivated. Press the MENU button until the display shows the Dmx Start Address, in order to exit all menus. Note: Once you press the ENTER button, press the MENU button once, instead of constantly, to select the next menu command. In case you want to reactivate the Full Dmx Check control option repeat the above procedure, but instead of the button - press the button +. 23

24 Leaking DMX-512 Signal Operation Another feature of the Apollo Plus series is the capability of programming the dimmer operation in cases of DMX-512 signal loss. In such cases there are three options: 1. Hold: Saves the last DMX-512 information (value). 2. Blackout: Resets all DMX-512 data. 3. Scene 24: Resets all Dmx-512 data and activates scene 24 (in this case the user should have previously programmed the scene 24). To program one of the above three options, do the following: Indication of Hold option (setting by default) Go to the settings menu command Dmx Default Settings. The display should indicate the default figures (unless you have made changes), as shown in the left picture. Use the buttons - and + to select the desired option. All three options are presented in the left pictures. Blackout option indication Press the MENU button until the display shows the Dmx Start Address, in order to exit all menus. Indication of Scene 24 option Note: Press the MENU button once, instead of constantly, to select the next menu command. 24

25 Scenes Introduction The Apollo Plus dimmers allow the user to create and store 24 lighting scenes, of 6 channels each. The lighting scenes can be activated either one at a time or all together, depending on your needs. Each scene has 6 lighting levels (one for each dimmer channel), and also a 0 99 seconds fade-in and fade-out time delay. The activation of each scene can be performed in two ways: Dimming mode: The user can control the level of each scene from 0 to 100% with all the intermediate levels. Switching mode: The level of each scene can be either 0% or 100%. Apollo Plus dimmers also allow the user to permanently or temporarily set the fade-in and fade-out time and to adjust the channel level during the operation of a specific scene (on line editing). The above together with the lighting scene programming are described in this section. Scene Programming Indication of scene programming Indication of programming scene 01 A lighting scene should be programmed first and then activated (the dimmer is provided to you without any pre-programmed scenes). The scene programming is performed in the following way: Go to the settings menu command Scene Set. The display should be similar to the left picture. Press the ENTER button once. The display indicates that you are now programming the scene 1, as shown in the left picture. The number of the scene is indicated by the last 2 digits on the display. The flashing of the letter F indicates that the - and + buttons can be used to set the fade-in and fade-out time delay. Press one of the - or + buttons. The last two digits on the display together with the letter F begin to flash. The two digits after the letter F express the fade-in and fade-out time in seconds (0-99). This flashing lasts approximately 1.5 seconds and then the display shows again the number of the current scene. While the 3 digits are flashing, press the button - or + to set the fade-in and fade-out time delay (instantly or continuously for quick setting). Once you set the fade-in and fade-out time: Indication of adjusting the level of channel 01 Press the MENU button once. The display should now be similar to the left picture. This indication informs you that you are programming the level of channel 01 in the current scene. The c.01 digits indicate that you can program the channel number 1. Indication of the active channel level as a percentage (%) Press the button - or +. The last three digits d.00 which are flashing on the display, indicate the channel level expressed as a percentage. This flashing lasts approximately 1.5 seconds and then the display shows again the number of the current channel. While the 3 digits are flashing, press the button - or + to adjust the channel level (instantly or continuously for quick setting). 25

26 When the current channel level is 100% (full), then the display should be similar to the left picture. Once you program the channel: Indication of 100% (full) level of the active channel Press the ENTER button once. The desired light level is saved and the display indicates the next channel. As soon as you program all 6 channels of the current scene: Press the MENU button once. The display shows again the number of the programmed current scene, while the letter F is flashing. Press the ENTER button once. The fade-in-and fade-out time for this scene is saved, and the display now shows the next scene that needs to be programmed using the above procedure. Once you program, the desired lighting scenes: Press the MENU button until the display shows the Dmx Start Address. During the programming of the scenes, you can check the lighting levels of each channel from the led monitor above the display and from the loads connected to the dimmer (this takes place as long as the option Foreground Programming is activated. The description of this option is presented in a following chapter). Scene Activation To activate one of the programmed lighting scenes: Go to the basic menu command Scene. The display should be similar to the left picture. Press the button ENTER once. Indication of scene activation Indication of scene 01 activation in dimming mode Indication of 100% (full) output level of the active scene The display now indicates that you can activate the lighting scene 1, as shown in the left picture. The 3 rd and 4 th digits on the display indicate the number of the scene which is going to be activated. The letter d that is flashing indicates that the - and + buttons can be used to set the output level of this scene from 0-100% in Dimming Mode. Press one of the - or + buttons. The two digits left of the letter d together with the letter d begin to flash. The two digits indicate the lighting level of the scene, expressed as a percentage. This flashing lasts approximately 1.5 seconds and then the display hows again the number of the current scene (which is not flashing). While the 3 digits are flashing, press the button - or + to adjust the scene output level (instantly or continuously for quick setting). When the current scene output level is 100% (full), then the display should be similar to the left picture. To operate the scene in Switching Mode: Press the MENU button once. 26